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During lightning the electric discharge ...

During lightning the electric discharge is :

A

only between two oppositely charged clouds.

B

only between a charged cloud and the ground.

C

either between two oppositely charged clouds or a charged cloud and underground.

D

neither between two oppositely charged clouds nor between a charged cloud and ground.

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